Direct Care Support Professional / Flexible Weekend hours

In our life-enrichment services, we support people with disabilities to set and achieve their personal goals. mental wellbeing

exploring their community

hobbies like painting, crafts, and card games

We’ll give you the tools you need by providing robust training. All you need is a willingness to learn and a desire to support others in living their best lives.

The purpose of this Direct Support Professional position (DSP) is to work directly with people with disabilities in a community integrated setting so they can live a life filled with purpose. Rise’s Life Enrichment Programs are designed to support persons who have a disability. People in our program benefit from and enjoy participating in day activities, creating friendships, and developing new opportunities for personal growth. Our DSPs work to support individuals in our programs with customized support plans that are designed to meet their specific needs and interests. Examples of Life Enrichment Program activities include: art therapy, music therapy, cooking, YMCA classes and events, social activities (potlucks, etc), learning activities including reading and discussion groups, community activities, and special events.

The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 7am - 3pm.

Direct support professionals assist people with personal cares and other activities of daily living including therapist-designed programs such as walking and range of motion exercises

Document Care Plan outcomes and objectives daily.

Continually inspire personal growth in the people we support by working on personal goals and implementing person-centered practices.

Position does include lifting and transferring adults to/from wheelchairs

Provide daily transportation of persons supported in Rise vans and buses

Input information into Care Director database.

Experience, competence and sensitivity in working with people with brain injuries and physical disabilities preferred.

High School diploma

Ability to meet the physical demands of the position and correctly use assistive and safety equipment.

Hardworking, flexible and ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Applicants must comply with and pass Department of Human Services background check (Rule 11)

Applicants must have a valid driver license and willing to drive a Rise vehicle to transport persons served

Hiring Bonus: $1,000 ($500 after 6-month work anniversary and $500 after 12-month work anniversary)

Wage: $18.91-19.96 per hours depending on experience (No evenings, weekends, or major holidays)

A pathway opportunity for persons aspiring for careers in Social Work, Human Services, and/or Health Care

Medical insurance - single employee coverage less than $90/month

Dental insurance less than $17/month

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO) starts at 16 days per year, plus paid and floating holidays

Additional Benefits available including disability insurance and more!

Tuition reimbursement and Rise sponsored trainings (i.e., CPR, First Aide, and more) to help you be successful in your role

Do you want to work in a fun environment while supporting others to live a life of possibilities? This impacts how we carry out services for the people we support and our organizational culture. We encourage people's unique individual differences and celebrate the ways our team members contribute to our community. Our goal is that those we serve, and our team members always feel valued and respected.

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